Special Education Coordinator/School Psychologist for grades 5-12 - Vacancy ID: 226987

Job Description: 

The School District of Osceola seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Special Education Coordinator/School Psychologist. This full-time role will oversee and support special education programs, ensure compliance with regulations, collaborate with administration, staff, and families to support students with diverse learning needs, and serve as a school psychologist for grades 5-12.

Requirements or Qualifications:  

• A licensed school psychologist 

• Special Education Administration license or Administrator license or willingness to obtain 

• A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience is preferred.

• Experience in managing Special Education Programs 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with administration, staff, and families 

• Strong understanding of Special Education laws and compliance requirements 

• Positive and responsive communication with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors and the community 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Special Education Programs: Manage and support special education programs and services for grades 5 - 12.

• Kompass Care and SBS Oversight

• Procedural Compliance 

• Collaborate with Administration: Work with administration to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of special education services, related services, processes, management, and development.

• Support Diverse Learners: Collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to support students with diverse learning needs.

• Oversee Tier 3 Interventions: Manage tools, processes, and protocols for tracking, gathering, and making data-driven decisions.

• Advocate for Inclusive Practices: Promote inclusive education practices and advocate for students with disabilities.

• Manage IEPs: Oversee the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and ensure compliance with accommodations and modifications.

• Train Staff: Provide training for staff to be Local Educational Agency (LEA) representatives and attend meetings as necessary.

• Ensure Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with special education laws and regulations, manage special education complaints, and handle DPI paperwork.

• Professional Development: Provide onboarding, mentoring, support, and training for educators and support staff.

• Stay Current on Best Practices: Implement evidence-based strategies and stay updated on best practices in special education.

• Prepare Documentation: Prepare required documentation and reports for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

• Oversee Extreme Situations: Manage processes for seclusion/restraint, reduced days, manifestation determinations, and expulsions.

• Manage Fiscal Resources: Oversee special education budgets, grants, and expenditures to ensure fiscal efficiency.

• Collaborate on Special Education Areas: Regularly meet with the 54K - 4 Special Education Coordinator to discuss budgets, staffing, professional development, transitions, and more.

• Private School Coordination: Coordinate special education services for private schools in grade 5 - 12.

• Kompass Care and SBS Oversight: Oversee Kompass Care and School-Based Services (SBS) processes.

• Hiring Team Members: Participate in the hiring process for special education positions.

• State Testing Accommodations: Plan, facilitate, and support state testing accommodations.

• Procedural Compliance Self-Assessment: Manage compliance with procedural requirements and indicators.

• Supervise Psychologist: Perform duties as a school psychologist in coordination with the other 5-12 school psychologists..  Coordinate, supervise, and support  5 -12 school psychologist.

• Grant Management: Manage and execute Early Learning Grants.

• Evaluate and Support Staff: Evaluate and support certified and support staff, including speech pathologists and school psychologists.

• Other Duties as Assigned